Take 2...

Near the end of my first year in Milan, while I was still living in Opera, I walked to the Locate train station and took the train to Certosa di Pavia. Then I walked from the station to the front of the certosa, or monastery, so that I could go inside.

But, as soon as I arrived I saw a sign that said, "No Shorts" and discovered that I was, unfortunately, inappropriately dressed. It was a blazing hot day and had taken me about two hours to then have to turn around and go home.

I was thoroughly disappointed and never had the mental strength to make the trip again.

Until this fall, when Peggy offered to DRIVE me there!

Hallelujah! Someone with a car.

Peggy has this coral pink little number of a car, which will always be a memory of my time at ASM and my relationship with her. I've often forged relationships with the veteran staff members at the schools where I've worked and Peggy is one of my ASM favorites.

Peggy and her easy-to-identify car!!

The Certosa di Pavia is a monastery where monks still live and work today. It was built between 1396-1495 and is one of the largest monasteries in Italy.

I'm happy to be able to cross a visit to the Certosa of my "to do" list while here in Italy.

Thanks Peggy for a lovely day!

Suggestions for other small and unusual stops around northern Italy? I'd love to hear your ideas!

The Certosa can be reached by suburban train from Milan, the S13, to Certosa di Pavia. Then walk from the train station to the front of the monastery. Traveler tip...don't wear shorts! ; )